Title: City Lights Apartments Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # City Lights Apartments ## Photo gallery for City Lights Apartments ![City Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Homely ) | Restaurant - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/83000000/82991300/82991224/70c05bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![City Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Homely ) | 1 bedroom - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/83000000/82991300/82991224/c9267b75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![City Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Homely ) | Point of interest - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/83000000/82991300/82991224/106d2f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![City Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Homely ) | Lobby - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/83000000/82991300/82991224/1c9b3601.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![City Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Homely ) | Exterior - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/83000000/82991300/82991224/4762b66d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, City Lights Apartments has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 4.8 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### City Lights Apartments Free Wi-Fi in public areas and multilingual staff assistance are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as City Lights Apartments Apartment City Lights Apartments Edinburgh City Lights Apartments Apartment Edinburgh ## About the area Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Apartments in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Apartments.d6069845-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.96578%2C-3.17647&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ilBGZkbgHNrQAjKQcvyW6G5vq48=) 5 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5BY ### What's nearby - ![Calton Hill featuring a monument, hiking or walking and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Calton Hill 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 15 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Royal Yacht Britannia featuring a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081315/12799755-65bd-424d-b1d2-b663d7ed74c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Port 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Easter Road Stadium 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Balfour Street Tram Stop 1 min walk - Edinburgh Waverley Station 9 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Brass Monkey Leith 3 min walk - Origano 1 min walk - Best Kebab House 1 min walk - Victoria Bar 1 min walk - The Tourmalet 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is City Lights Apartments pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at City Lights Apartments? ### What time is check-out at City Lights Apartments? ### Where is City Lights Apartments located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## City Lights Apartments Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Riaan 13 Sept 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was in a good location but did not look like the photos. ##### Riaan Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Andrea 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness This property was directly next to the bus stop which while very convenient, also meant there were unhoused men outside screaming starting at 5am multiple days of our trip. The inside of the apartment was not only damp, but the carpets were literally wet, towels etc would not dry even in front of open windows. The smoke detector beeped incessantly until we finally changed it ourself. Lastly, the dirty bowels in the kitchen cabinets were a lovely touch. ##### Andrea Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeannine 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Room comfort, communication citynahe Lage, klein und ausreichend, Schlafcouch im Livingroom ungenügend - 2cm dünne Matratze, leider war die Küche nicht sauber geputzt, sehr schmutzige Waschmaschine, es fehlte an Kücheninventar (grosse Töpfe), Eingangsbereich sehr eng (in der Beschreibung mit "wheelfriendly" angegeben, Koffer mussten über die Couch in den Livingroom gehoben werden). ##### Jeannine Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ao-Edinburgh-City.h1594761.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-St-Christophers-Edinburgh-Old-Town.h45754941.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Du-Vin-Bistro-Edinburgh.h7728219.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Edinburgh.h115987.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > > [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > > [House of Gods Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-House-Of-Gods-Royal-Mile.h38206083.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > > [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) ---